Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies

Bachelor's degree · Virginia State University · Petersburg, VA

CIP 19.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$46,514Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$28,500Median federal debt

7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at Virginia State University earn a median of $46,514. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,262 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,377–$72,720). Median debt is $28,500, about 61% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates from Virginia State University make?

The median salary is $46,514.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.